Travel Forum / Travel Types / Air Travel / September 2007

She even stole the list from someone else. HAHAHA

1) Book online instead of offline; you'll save money from the paper
processing fee.

2) Clear out your cookies. Why? Many travel websites use the cookies to log
when you search for a particular route and will quote you higher when you
return to that site to search again.

3) Many airline websites update their airfare shortly after midnight. A
little research about the route you are looking will help you get the best
airfares before they are sold.

4) Stay less than 30 days. Most airfare tariffs have a month's limitation
stay restriction. If you require more time, you will pay a higher priced
ticket.

5) If you are traveling with a child under 2 year of age, your child is
qualified to travel for free. Buying a separate seat for your child is
really expensive.

6) Be ready and open to have different departure and return dates. Mark
"anytime" in the search window.

7) Buy flight tickets during the off-season periods; flight tickets are
usually cheaper.

8) Buy flight tickets in advance; you can save a lot.

9) Buy from an air courier service; these are companies that will buy your
luggage space in exchange for lower-priced tickets.

10) If you fly a lot, join a frequent flyer program; such a program offers
long-term discounts.

Source: ideamarketers.com

You don't have to book online to get an e-ticket.

In fact, most offline bookings in the US don't use paper tickets.
Are the rest of your saving tips just as stupid?

I have never, ever got a cheaper long haul flight by booking online.  I
always end up at my local travel agent and obtain consolidated fares a far
cheaper than I have found online.  And the service is more friendly and
personal.

MC